Roadway Incidents Flashcards
________ the roadway to normal, or as near to normal as possible, creates a safer environment for the motorist and emergency responders.
Restoring. (p.2)
_________ is the direction that traffic is moving as it travels away from the incident.
Downstream. (p. 3)
_________ is the direction from which traffic is traveling as vehicles approach the incident scene.
Upstream. (p. 3)
All emergency responders within the right-of-way, who are either exposed to traffic or to emergency vehicles and equipment shall wear high-visibility safety apparel that meets the requirements of the ____________.
ANSI/ ISEA 107- 2010. (p. 6)
Firefighters or other emergency responders working within the right-of-way and engaged in emergency operations directly exposing them to flame, fire, heat, and/or hazardous material shall wear _____________.
Retroreflective turnout gear. (p. 6)
To avoid errant or distracted drivers, responders should never _________.
Turn their backs to traffic. (p. 6)
The acronym LCES stands for__________.
Look out, Communication, Escape route, Safety Zone. (p. 6)
Emergency response to incidents on limited access highways should include at least one unit _______________.
Traveling in each direction on the highway. (p. 7)
Response to access/egress ramps should be in the normal direction of travel unless ________ can confirm that the oncoming traffic has been stopped.
The officer. (p. 7)
Unless a roadway is completely shut down, fire and EMS crews shall avoid crossing over lanes of traffic _______, especially lanes with traffic moving in the opposite direction from where their apparatus is parked.
On foot. (p. 7)
The proper spotting and placement of apparatus is the joint responsibility of ________.
The driver and Officer. (p. 9)
Lanes shall be identified as _________, ___________, and __________.
Inside travel lane, Middle travel lane, and Outside travel lane. (p. 9)
The first- arriving engine should position ________ to the incident.
Prior. (p. 9)
Blocking apparatus shall be placed at least ________ behind the first operating unit to create a safe working area.
50 Feet. (p. 10)
The rescue or extrication unit shall position ________ of the first-arriving engine in the most advantageous tactical position for extrication functions.
In front. (p. 10)
Command and staff vehicles shall position ________ the incident.
Past. (p. 10)
When can the suppression piece clear the scene of a roadway incident?
When the EMS unit has left the scene. (p. 11)
Each lane marker is ______ in length and there is ________ between markers.
10 feet, 30 feet. (p. 13)
The person placing cones or flares shall always _________.
Face oncoming traffic. (p.13)
Virginias ______________ requires motorist involved in crashes where vehicles can be driven, and no one is injured to move the vehicles to a location where they will obstruct traffic as little as possible.
Incident Clearance Law (“Move it” Law.). (p. 15)
One minute of stopped traffic causes an additional ________ delay in travel.
Four minutes. (p. 15)
The Virginia Department of Transportation has adopted a ________ Level system to describe the incident impact on travel.
Three. (p.16)
Level 1 incident impact is __________.
Less than 30 minutes (Minor). (p. 16)
Level 2 incident impact is ___________.
30 minutes to 2 hours (Intermediate). (p. 16)
Level 3 incident impact is __________.
More than 2 hours (Major). (p. 16)
When units respond together in the same direction, they should remain in _______. (pg.1)
Single File
Vehicle operators should only use designated median strip crossovers marked “Authorized Vehicles Only” when they can ________. (pg.1)
Complete the turn without obstructing flow of traffic in either direction, or when all traffic movement has stopped
When can vehicle operators enter highway access and egress ramps in opposite direction? (pg.1)
Unit officer can confirm that oncoming traffic has been stopped and no civilian vehicles will be encountered on the ramp
When should U-turn access points between Jersey barriers be used? (pg.1)
Only when necessary for immediate lifesaving measures
Where should additional units block when incident is in or near high occupancy vehicle lanes? (pg.1)
Lanes on the non-incident side of the flexible delineator markers
When can Fire and EMS personnel cross lanes of traffic on foot? (pg.2)
When a roadway is completely shutdown
Who is responsible for apparatus placement? (pg.3)
Driver and Officer
As soon as unit arrives on scene, officer should ________. (pg.3)
Provide comms with accurate location, and identify lanes
First arriving engine should position _______ to the incident. (pg.3)
Prior
What is the “Fend Off” position? (pg.3)
Angle to the lanes, front wheels rotated away from incident, pump panel facing toward the work area to protect the pump operator
With limited number of vehicles, the IC should prioritize block from _____ to _____. (pg.4)
Most critical / least critical
At least how many ft should drivers position behind the first blocking apparatus? (pg.4)
50 Feet
If a unit arrives on scene before the first engine, where should they position? (pg.4)
Take position of engine to shield the scene
When responding with EMS uits, Suppression units should position_____. (pg.5)
To shield the back of the EMS unit
ANSI/ International Safety Equipment Association 107-2010 has requirements for what? (pg.8)
Personnel operating on roadway should wear high visibilty safety apparel
How long is vision recovery from light to dark? (pg.9)
6 seconds
How long is vision recovery from dark to light? (pg.9)
3 seconds
When can emergency lights be turned off? (pg.9)
Daylight Hour / All involved vehicles and emergency vehicles are out of traffic lanes / Traffic is congested and passing slowly
One minute of stopped traffic causes and additional ____ minute travel delay. (pg.11)
4 min
How many traffic incident levels are there (pg.13)
3
Level 2 traffic incident has estimated delays between ___min to ___hr. (pg.13)
30min to 2hr
